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Is it worth it?

What it is: On the outskirts of Rossinver village, on the southern shores of Lough Melvin, two miles from the border with Co Fermanagh, this building was first opened in 1935 as a convent for novice nuns. Set on 18 acres (the main building stands on 2.4 acres with the remaining land in two lots on either side of the road), the property has been extended a number of times. In the early 1970s, it became a home for the elderly and in the late 1980s, the expanded accommodation was converted into a retreat centre.

With a decline in the number of nuns across the country, the 14-bedroom centre finally closed its doors last year.

The problems: While only cosmetic work is needed on some of the rooms, other parts need more intensive labour. Most people won’t need two utility rooms or a kitchen